Some call it liquid gold, but I think Homemade Garlic Ghee is more like liquid sunshine. It makes me so happy and takes only minutes to make! Fill me up buttercup!
If you’ve never heard of ghee before, it’s actually as simple as making clarified butter.
What is so special about that you ask? Let me count the ways...
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What are the ingredients and kitchen equipment needed for making Homemade Garlic Ghee?
- butter
- garlic cloves
- cheesecloth
- saucepan
- strainer
- glass jar with a lid
What is ghee?
Why cooking with homemade ghee is beneficial:
How to store homemade ghee:
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The easy steps for making Homemade Garlic Ghee:
- Add butter into a saucepan along with smashed garlic cloves. Stir well.
- Melt butter over medium-low heat.
- Raise the heat to medium-high allowing the butter to come to a low boil. Boil for 1 minute.
- Reduce the heat to low and simmer for 4-5 minutes. You’ll notice the milk fat on the bottom of the saucepan.
- Place the cheesecloth in the strainer and strain the clear garlic ghee into a glass jar and discard the solids.
- Cool the ghee before adding the lid to the jar.
Is making homemade ghee more economical?
- 1 pound butter
- 4 cloves garlic smashed
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In a medium saucepan over medium/low heat, melt the butter. Add the garlic and stir.
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Increase the heat to medium/high and allow the butter to come to a boil. Boil for approximately 1 minute.
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Reduce the heat to low and simmer lightly for 4-5 minutes. You'll notice the milk fats have settled on the bottom of the pan and the clarified butter is on top.
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Use the strainer and cheesecloth to strain the ghee into a glass jar and discard the milkfat.
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Allow the ghee to cool and place the lid on the jar.
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Store in a cool, dark place for up to 3 months. Use as you would regular butter and also to saute and pan-fry foods.
Tools and equipment;
saucepan, strainer, cheesecloth, glass jar with lid
I sincerely hope you’ve enjoyed today’s recipe for Homemade Garlic Ghee as much as I’ve enjoyed bringing it to you!
I have only scratched the surface regarding the benefits of ghee and why it’s so important to have on hand for your cooking, and for your health.
If you’re curious to find out more, the internet has a wealth of information about ghee that I just know you’ll find fascinating.
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Sounds like something awesome to try. I've heard of it, seen it in stores and could never make myself pay for it. Making my own seems like the way to go. So did 1 lb. of butter make the amount pictured in your jar?
Yes, Katrina. What I've shown here is what one pound of butter makes. Try it. I know you'll like it!
This is so cool! I've heard a lot about ghee and while we have it here, it's way too expensive. I just can't do it! It's great to know that you can make it at home and even better that you added some garlic to it. 🙂
I've had ghee before but I've not made it at home yet! I thought it was much harder to make but this sounds so easy!
I've heard of it but have never tried it. I think I will soon though
I never thought to infuse our ghee/clarified butter with garlic! You're a genius Renee!! 🙂
Everyone needs a little ghee in their kitchen. This is such a great thing to have on hand!
When I worked in restaurants, I used to make ghee by the gallon, but I rarely make it at home. I need to change that, it's so great to have on hand. I love that you've infused it with garlic.
I haven't made ghee in a while and now I'm thinking another batch is in order. It's just magical, there's no other way to put it!
Ghee is already amazing to start with, and I can imagine it's even 10 times better when infused with garlic!
Much easier than I thought it would be to make, thanks for sharing!
Woah! I never thought about adding garlic to my ghee– I love this idea!
Thanks, Sarah! I like to add garlic to just about everything. 😉
So simple yet such a great way to add extra flavor. Delicious!
Super easy, Taylor. Thanks.
You must strain out the garlic before it burns. I just ruined a huge batch because I didn’t know this little point. Let it cook, then strain or scoop out the garlic by some means or other and then continue with the clarification, but don’t leave it in there for the full duration of the clarifying process or it WILL burn and basically ruin everything.
Hello, RD. I’m sorry that happened to you but I’ve never had that problem.
Did you reduce the heat to low? That’s the key.
Take care,
Renee